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Malicious SIM Cards Can Hijack Smartphones and IoT Devices

Published 11 August 2026

Researchers from the University of Birmingham and cybersecurity firm Fuzzware have revealed that malicious or compromised SIM cards can be used to issue commands to smartphones and cellular-connected devices, potentially allowing attackers to steal data, disrupt communications, or even execute code.

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